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How to get fromCheltenham to Cockermouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 16m
    £88–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    8h 48m
    £35–59

  3. Drive  232.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cockermouthcar car 232.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus
    7h 18m
    £75–169

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 24m
    £89–136

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    7h 41m
    £89–139

Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train, foot, and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Cockermouth via Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Deer Orchard Close via Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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